Lawsuit Challenges Trump White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump is being sued by the National Trust for Historic Preservation over his United States — White House ballroom project. The lawsuit, filed in the United States — United States district court, seeks to halt the project, which involved razing the United States — White House's East Wing, until it undergoes comprehensive design reviews, environmental assessments, public comments, and congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation alleges that Donald Trump has violated the Administrative Procedures Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and exceeded his constitutional authority by not consulting the United States. Defendants in the lawsuit include the United States — National Park Service, the United States — United States Department of the Interior, and the United States — Minerals Management Service. While Donald Trump emphasizes private funding for the project, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argues that federal laws and procedures still apply. The United States — White House is expected to submit plans to the United States — National Capital Planning Commission, but the National Trust for Historic Preservation asserts this is insufficient and too late.